A community school is defined as “any school serving
pre-Kindergarten through high school students using a
“whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics,
health and social services, youth and community development, and
community engagement.” As a school improvement strategy,
community school initiatives enable the local educational agency
(LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and
families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and
aspirations of the school community.”